THE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales, Andy Dunbobbin, reviewed the force’s performance in respect of visibility and engagement at the latest Strategic Executive Board meeting.

The most recent of quarterly meetings, held on February 15, saw the PCC examine areas including:

  • How North Wales Police listens to communities and their concerns.
  • How Neighbourhood Policing Teams update communities on issues that have been raised.
  • The arrangements for regular visits to areas to increase visibility and speak to people in their cities, towns and villages.
  • How North Wales Police can be more accessible to communities using platforms like the force website and Community Alert.

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The PCC also had a detailed briefing on how North Wales Police investigates burglary.

This included how burglary is responded to once it is reported, how it is investigated, and how the “We Don’t Buy Crime” initiative is being rolled out across North Wales.

This is a campaign that takes a holistic view on stopping acquisitive crime and the harm it causes.

Acquisitive crime is crime such as burglaries and robberies, where the offender profits from the crime.

At the meeting, the PCC also heard how offences are investigated and of the targeting of offenders and the use of both conventional and covert police work.

On burglary, the PCC places great emphasis on offences being prevented in the first place, but if they do happen, he emphasises a professional and effective response by North Wales Police.

Mr Dunbobbin said: “I have been clear in my manifesto and in my Police and Crime Plan that neighbourhood policing is the bedrock of this plan and the foundation upon which all other priorities are to be delivered.

“The Strategic Executive Board enables me to examine how the chief constable is performing in these critical areas.

“At the most recent board, I examined a wide range of performance data and also wanted to concentrate on the areas of visibility and engagement, and burglary.

“The need for the public to see a visible presence and be able to speak to officers and staff is hugely reassuring when delivered effectively.

“I know from the many meetings, events and general discussions I have with the public that a reassuring police presence is hugely important to our communities.

“I fully support the chief in the roll-out of the ‘We Don’t Buy Crime’ initiative that aims to tackle burglary and other such crimes.

“At the board, I was reassured that the chief has a focus on all of these important areas, and I will continue to scrutinise how North Wales Police performs on these issues.”